History of Europe

During the Middle Ages, Europe was characterized by feudal warfare between knights trying to control small kingdoms. As a result, Europe today is politically divided into —

• numerous small nation-states

• many different ethnic enclaves

• French or English speaking nations

• European Union and non-union members

What religious tradition is most common in the culture of many European societies?

• Islaam

• Judiasm

• Christianity

• Hinduism

The classical Greeks had which of the following effects on early forms of representative government in the American colonies during the 17th century?

• By providing its citizens with private land allotments

• By allowing citizens to participate in law making assemblies

• By providing an outline for supporting a Monarchial government

• By discouraging its citizens from creating a limited form of government

How did the events above shape political patterns in Europe?

• Most governments in Europe are limited.

• Europe is dominated by one political party.

• The European Union governs all of Europe.

• Many European nations are ruled by dictators.

Europe has a history characterized by instances of conflict and cooperation between cultures. Most recently many European nations have been working to cooperate by —

• isolating the United States

• forming the European Union

• reducing stockpiles of weapons

• limiting immigration to the region

Why did many Eastern European countries come to be associated with the Soviet Union following the Second World War?

• The European Union rejected the membership of the Eastern European nations.

• Under Soviet control the Eastern European countries were forced to adopt communism.

• After the war, the Soviet Union invited the Eastern European countries to form an alliance

• People living in Eastern European countries spoke the same language as the Soviet fighters.

Which answer choice gives the best reason for why was the Euro created?

• The European Union wanted to prevent further wars between European countries and thought that if they could get nations to trade and share their institutions (like currency), they would be less likely to go to war.

• NATO wanted to block trade with the Soviet Union, and they thought that if the rest of Europe had a different currency than the Soviet Union, it would make trading with them much more difficult.

• The European Union wanted to establish itself as the prominent economic authority in Europe, and issuing the Euro would allow them to do that.

• European citizens were tired of having to figure out exchange rates when traveling from one country to another, so the countries established a common currency that is used in all European countries today.

Based on the information in the table, the level of economic development in Europe is best described as —

• none developed

• newly developed

• less developed

• more developed

Which historical factor most influenced the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991?

• Many former Soviet states adopted a communist government.

• Many former Soviet states adopted a communist government.

• Many former Soviet states had once been independent nations.

• Many former Soviet states used English as the official language.

Travel throughout Europe is facilitated by an extensive railroad system. This system is an example of which type of industry?

• Retail

• Service

• Agricultural

• Manufacturing